Formative Evaluator's Report: Bridging the Gap, Phase II
3.5 Community Learning Networks (CLNs)The Community Learning Networks (CLNs) play a pivotal role in the management and overall direction of each of the Bridging the Gap sites, and the Zone 15 CLN played a role in advising and assisting with the entire second phase of the project, as they were experienced from the development of the concept and the implementation of Phase I. Typically, the CLN includes the following representation (although each regions make–up is reflective of that community and was different):
While not making the CLN too large, others who may have been included were representatives from the School Board, Rural Development Associations, Zonal Economic Development Boards, Ability Employment Corporations, Municipality, Business Development Centres and others. Being involved in the CLN requires a moderate time commitment from the representatives, and like most process, some were more committed than others. Most participated and assisted in any way they could as they saw the linkages between the social and economic development that were at work in Bridging the Gap. Some participated because their clients (either the participants or the employment partner) were involved and this was another way to support their potential success. The CLNs met monthly (in most cases) and there were subcommittees (such as the Skill Set Design sub–committee) who met more frequently. The CLN proved to be an excellent sounding board and support for the Project Co–ordinators as this was where Co–ordinators would bring questions and issues. Most of the CLN members knew each other previous to Bridging the Gap and had worked together on mutual projects, but for some, this was a way to better get to know their regional partners and there developed a common goal of social and economic development in the region. The success of the CLNs was due largely to their:
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